locking OPEL VIVARO 2015 User Guide

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when the electronic key is within
range of the detection zone (approx.
one metre).
The rear doors/tailgate (and sliding
side doors) only lock/unlock when at
least 3 seconds have passed since
the button was last pressed.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Load compartment locking and
unlocking with electronic key buttonsPress button G to lock/unlock the
rear doors/tailgate (and sliding side
doors).
Electronic key system 3 23.
Manual key operation
Manually lock or unlock the doors by
turning the key in the lock.
Central locking switch
Locks or unlocks the doors and load compartment from the passenger
compartment.
Press the e switch to lock the vehicle.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. When closing any open
door, the door is locked automatically.
Press e again to unlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven with an open
load compartment, the front doors
(and sliding side doors) can still be
locked. With the ignition switched on,
press and hold the e switch for
approx. 5 seconds . When closing the
rear doors/tailgate, they are locked
automatically.
Automatic locking 3 30.

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Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the central locking
switch e is pressed. To re-enable
handsfree operation, restart the
engine.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Slam door locks Certain models feature load
compartment locks which are isolated for added security.
With slam door locks, while the doors
can be locked and unlocked using the remote control or electronic key, the
load compartment must be manually
opened by turning the key in the lock.
Rear doors 3 31.
Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock the
doors and load compartment as soon
as the vehicle is driven.Activation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms activation.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An audible signal confirms deactivation.
Central locking switch 3 25.
Child locksThe child safety lock for the sliding
side door is located on its rearward
facing edge.
To prevent the sliding side door from being opened from the inside, open
the door and engage the child lock.9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats, to prevent unintentional
opening from the inside.
Using a suitable tool, turn the child
lock switch in the sliding side door to
the locked position; the door cannot
be opened from the inside.
The child lock remains engaged even after unlocking the vehicle with the
remote control. The door can only be
opened from outside.
For deactivation, turn the child lock
switch to the unlocked position.

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The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º or further, pull the door
release handles and swing open to
the desired position.
9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed due to the force of the wind!
When closing the doors, secure each locking stay to the catch on the door
frame.
Always close the right-hand door
before the left-hand door.
Anti-theft security lock
To prevent the left-hand rear door
from being opened from the outside,
engage the anti-theft security lock
from inside the vehicle.
Turn the handle clockwise to the
locked position. The door is bolted
and cannot be opened from outside.
Disengage the lock by turning the
handle anticlockwise, to enable the
door to be opened.

Keys, doors and windows33Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, press tailgate button
and lift tailgate to the fully open
position.
The tailgate can be also opened from inside the vehicle by operating the
tailgate interior release.
Note
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
Central locking system 3 25.
Closing
Close tailgate using the interior strap. Ensure tailgate is fully closed.
Central locking system 3 25.
Emergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
If necessary, first remove the cover
on the inside of the tailgate, then pull
the metal string downwards to unlock. Push the tailgate to open.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust

34Keys, doors and windowsgases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 m) and behind when opening tailgate.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors and
the load compartment.
All doors and the load compartment
must be closed or the system cannot
be activated.
Note
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.
Central locking system 3 25.
2-button and 3-button remote
control operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers flashing five times.
Activation
Press button e twice.
- or -
Turn manual key in driver's door lock
towards rear of vehicle twice.

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Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing button
c on the remote control or by turning
the manual key in driver's door lock
towards front of vehicle.
Electronic key system operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers.
Activation
For handsfree operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the front doors or load
compartment.Press the button twice on any exterior
door handle.
- or -
Press electronic key button e twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle or
press electronic key button c.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated (or the
central locking switch e is pressed).
To re-enable handsfree operation,
restart the engine.
Central locking system 3 25.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system 3 25.
It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment
■ Load compartment
■ Ignition
■ Interruption of alarm siren power supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
Hazard warning lights flash to confirm activation. If the hazard warning lights do not flash upon activation, a door or
the bonnet is not fully closed.

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2-button and 3-button remote control
Press button e to activate the anti-
theft alarm system.
Electronic key
For handsfree operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the front doors or load
compartment.
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
- or -
Press electronic key button e to
activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle (with button c
or the button on any exterior door
handle) or switching on the ignition
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system. Hazard warning lights flash to
confirm deactivation.
The system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking switch in the passenger compartment.
Note
If the alarm has been triggered,
unlocking the vehicle with the key
will not stop the alarm siren. To stop the siren, switch on the ignition. The
hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation if the alarm has
been triggered.

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Depending on version, exterior
mirrors can be automatically folded to the parking position upon locking the
vehicle. For further information, refer
to the Infotainment system manual.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating functions with the engine
running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 101.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Wide view mirror
Depending on vehicle, a large convexmirror is located in the front
passenger sun visor which helps to
increase visibility and reduce blind
spots.

48Seats, restraints
When folding or removing the rear
seat, ensure the armrests are folded
away in their most upright position.
Rear seat access
To facilitate access to the rear seats,
pull release lever and fold the seat backrest forwards. If necessary,
release seat belts from their buckles.
9 Warning
Ensure that the backrest returns to
its correct position and the seat
belt buckles engage securely.
Fitting seat belt 3 51.
Folding seats
On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by folding up the rear
seats.9 Warning
When folding the seat use caution
- beware of moving parts. Ensure
the seat is secure when
completely folded.
Release seat belts from their buckles and store in the housing.
If necessary, remove the head
restraints 3 43.
Pull the release strap and fold the
backrest onto the seat.
Hold the locking bars and bring them
together simultaneously.

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Lift and fold the seat assembly
forwards until it engages in the folded
forward position.
Lock the seat into position by pushing the rear support legs and ensure they
are engaged.
Caution
For safety reasons, do not place
loads on the folded rear seats.
When returning the seat assembly to its original position, pull locking bars,
carefully lower seat assembly and
ensure the rear support legs are
correctly located and latched. Raise
the backrest, and if necessary,
replace the head restraints.
Removable rear seats On some variants, the cargo area can
be increased by removing the rear
seats.
Release the seats by pressing down
and sliding forward the locking
catches located on the left and right-
hand seat mountings.
Raise the locking catches, then move the seat unit towards the rear to
release from the rear floor anchor
points.
Raise the seat unit, then move it
towards the rear again to release from
the front floor anchor points. The seat unit can then be lifted out.
The seats must be removed through
the sliding door only.